Decision Point (Do I risk the effects of the aggressive chemo?): Reading through the paperwork they gave me for the trial, I got scared. Some of the effects were secondary cancers, heart damage, nerve damage...when I called to ask about my concerns, I was told, "if you don't do the chemo, the cancer will kill you!" I allowed myself to get scared into agreeing.

Procedure or Surgery (Surgery): My first procedure was a sentinel node biopsy, the same day as my lumpectomy. I was shocked at the small amount of pain I was in..just some discomfort. I had expected things to be much, much worse.

What is that Goodwill number?

The Goodwill number is one way you can tell how helpful each WhatNext member has been in providing information that may help others in the network. Someone with a “0” by their name may mean that they are new to the network, while someone with a higher number means that they may have either posted more information in their journey, asked questions and/or provided answers that others may have “liked.” Your number can change daily based on your contributions and involvement.

As you get involved and contribute on WhatNext, you’ll be recognized with the following badges:

0 - 500

501 - 1499

1500 - 3499

3500+

Please help us spread the word about WhatNext so more people can find more relevant matches, gain more insight and feel a little less alone.